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A Story For Demented Children
The Emo Bunny That Should
Emo the Bunny preferred gloomy days, walks over a cliff and misery of any sort. One day while hiding from sunlight, he saw something unusual. Normally he'd take a nap and try to forget about it, but this time he took an interest only to discover a conspiracy the likes of which no child would ever suspect!
Ducks, bunnies, chickens, squirrels, geese, bears, cows, robins and The Easter Bunny all play a part in the disturbing events which show that woodland creatures aren't always as cute, fuzzy and innocent as they lead us to believe!
Ducks, bunnies, chickens, squirrels, geese, bears, cows, robins and The Easter Bunny all play a part in the disturbing events which show that woodland creatures aren't always as cute, fuzzy and innocent as they lead us to believe!
8 pages, ebook
First published January 24, 2011
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About the author
John H. Carroll
40 books76 followersJohn H. Carroll was the youngest of seven children and was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1970 where he was kept in a dresser drawer with the clean socks. Luckily, he wasn’t kept with the dirty socks or else he might have grown up to become slightly warped.
As a child, John spent most of his time wandering through the Mojave Desert in an attempt to avoid people. He would stare at the sky, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. One of his favorite memories is watching his dad build the fuselage of Evel Kneivel’s skycycle in their garage. One of his least favorite moments was watching that skycycle fall into the Snake River. (Not his dad’s fault and he has documentation to prove it, so nyah)
As a teenager, John spent most of his time driving wherever he could in an attempt to avoid people. He would stare at the road, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. He was the captain of the chess team, lettered in golf and band while in high school, and wasn’t beaten up anywhere near as much as one might imagine.
As an adult, John spends most of his time gazing at a computer screen in an attempt to avoid people. He stares at the monitor for hours, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. Occasionally, he looks around to see what’s happening on planet Earth.
Quite frankly, it frightens him. He’s just going to do his best to write as many books as he can before aliens disintegrate humanity for being so irritating.
Emo bunny minions surround John at most times. He is their imaginary friend and they look to him for guidance. At one point, they took over the world. No one noticed because they left everything exactly as it was. They gave the world back after a week because it was depressing.
The Ryallon Series is his most popular endeavor into the field of writing. His Stories for Demented Children have lightened the hearts of many strange children and adults. He writes in the evenings and weekends whenever possible.
As a child, John spent most of his time wandering through the Mojave Desert in an attempt to avoid people. He would stare at the sky, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. One of his favorite memories is watching his dad build the fuselage of Evel Kneivel’s skycycle in their garage. One of his least favorite moments was watching that skycycle fall into the Snake River. (Not his dad’s fault and he has documentation to prove it, so nyah)
As a teenager, John spent most of his time driving wherever he could in an attempt to avoid people. He would stare at the road, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. He was the captain of the chess team, lettered in golf and band while in high school, and wasn’t beaten up anywhere near as much as one might imagine.
As an adult, John spends most of his time gazing at a computer screen in an attempt to avoid people. He stares at the monitor for hours, imagining what it would be like to explore different worlds. Occasionally, he looks around to see what’s happening on planet Earth.
Quite frankly, it frightens him. He’s just going to do his best to write as many books as he can before aliens disintegrate humanity for being so irritating.
Emo bunny minions surround John at most times. He is their imaginary friend and they look to him for guidance. At one point, they took over the world. No one noticed because they left everything exactly as it was. They gave the world back after a week because it was depressing.
The Ryallon Series is his most popular endeavor into the field of writing. His Stories for Demented Children have lightened the hearts of many strange children and adults. He writes in the evenings and weekends whenever possible.
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December 19, 2025
Short and to the point
A reluctant hero, a evil icon, a squirrel army. What more could you want in a kids book.
A quick, fun little read.
A reluctant hero, a evil icon, a squirrel army. What more could you want in a kids book.
A quick, fun little read.
May 25, 2011
So call me weird, I really don't freaking care!!! Haha. This book was HIGHLY entertaining, and I enjoyed it. If that puts me in the crazy category then so be it. :P Emo bunny is great...he doesn't want to be a hero, he just wants to nap. Yet he ends up saving the oppressed slaves of the evil Easter Bunny (who wears contacts so no one will know that his eyes are really black with red irises). Coolness.
May 22, 2011
I sympathised completely with Emo bunny.
Emo is my kind of bunny. He just wants to be left alone but he becomes curious and not at all excited when he finds the Easter Bunny, a not so nice creature, overseeing his duck minions as they capture bunnies and other animals to slave away in the nearby Easter Egg factory. His curiosity leads him to being blackmailed by unlikely rescuers, the plague rats (Help us or we'll give you the plague!). His heroism goes unnoticed and he goes back to his miserable life.
For some reason I want to compare this to Animal Farm even though I've never read it so I could be wrong. Anyway, I rather enjoyed it. I would definitely give Emo a hug and may be slip him a couple of anti-depressants too.
*This ebook is currently free from Amazon.
'The other bunnies didn't understand his feelings. All he really wanted was for someone to come and hold him, rubbing his cheek until everything was okay[...] Why did everything have to be so wonderful when he was trying to wallow in misery.'
Emo is my kind of bunny. He just wants to be left alone but he becomes curious and not at all excited when he finds the Easter Bunny, a not so nice creature, overseeing his duck minions as they capture bunnies and other animals to slave away in the nearby Easter Egg factory. His curiosity leads him to being blackmailed by unlikely rescuers, the plague rats (Help us or we'll give you the plague!). His heroism goes unnoticed and he goes back to his miserable life.
For some reason I want to compare this to Animal Farm even though I've never read it so I could be wrong. Anyway, I rather enjoyed it. I would definitely give Emo a hug and may be slip him a couple of anti-depressants too.
*This ebook is currently free from Amazon.
December 8, 2014
Cute, quick read. I particularly enjoyed it because we have a cat that is rather emo. He'll go to a corner or wall in the house and just sit and stare at it for hours. This story reminded me of the cat. I picked this up for free a while ago on the Kindle. Not a bad way to spend some free time. I would recommend it if its still gratis. :)
May 22, 2011
Interesting story about an emo bunnie. Author tells more than shows though.
January 8, 2015
Does not in any way live up to its title. This is sad. I want to go lie in a dark corner and think about how sad it is. Not really.
December 1, 2019
Adorable demented story
One of my favorite short stories. Emo is an adorable bunny that lives in a coffin. He loves rainy days and being alone. But he also can show courage and strength. Might not be appropriate for young kids but I have read this to my kids ( an edited version as I left some things out) and they loved it. Would be awesome to have another Emo Bunny story or maybe a series.
One of my favorite short stories. Emo is an adorable bunny that lives in a coffin. He loves rainy days and being alone. But he also can show courage and strength. Might not be appropriate for young kids but I have read this to my kids ( an edited version as I left some things out) and they loved it. Would be awesome to have another Emo Bunny story or maybe a series.
November 28, 2015
I found John H. Carroll's The Emo Bunny That Should: A Story For Demented Children a fast romp of a children's book that undoubtedly should not be read by children. The story, as indicated by the title, is about a bunny who is... well, emo. With good genes for it, apparently: his family lives in an old, unused (thankfully) coffin. Emo doesn't fit in and pretty much likes it that way. When he accidentally discovers that rumors of a sweatshop factory run by the Easter Bunny are true-well, I can't say any more. You'll have to find out for yourself.
While the humor is definitely not understated, it kept me chuckling and I much appreciated the fun.
Read it. But don't let your children see it.
While the humor is definitely not understated, it kept me chuckling and I much appreciated the fun.
Read it. But don't let your children see it.
June 29, 2012
Dementedly Enjoyable
I laughed out loud when I saw the title and even more when I read the description, so naturally hubby had to ask what I found so amusing. I read him snippets of the description and mentioned that I'd be reading it as soon as I finished the current book I was reading. So first thing this morning I hunted through my recent downloads until I found it.
This was a quick (the short story part) but very enjoyable read. I enjoyed the heavy play on words and ideas that we take for granted - it's always fun when an author successfully takes our "accepted" ideas and turns them on their ears. Demented children - yes, I firmly consider myself part of that category. ~grin~
As a bookworm, I greatly enjoy snagging free material - it always leads me to new authors that either I would never have discovered otherwise or would not have discovered for many years. Thank you John H. Carroll!
I laughed out loud when I saw the title and even more when I read the description, so naturally hubby had to ask what I found so amusing. I read him snippets of the description and mentioned that I'd be reading it as soon as I finished the current book I was reading. So first thing this morning I hunted through my recent downloads until I found it.
This was a quick (the short story part) but very enjoyable read. I enjoyed the heavy play on words and ideas that we take for granted - it's always fun when an author successfully takes our "accepted" ideas and turns them on their ears. Demented children - yes, I firmly consider myself part of that category. ~grin~
As a bookworm, I greatly enjoy snagging free material - it always leads me to new authors that either I would never have discovered otherwise or would not have discovered for many years. Thank you John H. Carroll!
April 8, 2013
What a truly demented story tale! I fell in love with this book from the first time I read the title. It is quirky and yes twisted.
Emo the bunny is misunderstood and very…well very emo. He accidentally finds himself mixed up with some very bad ducks and an evil Easter Bunny.
This story is sooo funny! Emo is a charming, if unwilling hero. I love how the author has him interacting with the other characters. Plus the other characters are entertaining in their own right.
While the story does portray the Easter Bunny in a very bad light and the humor is a tad dark, there isn’t gore or anything like that in it. I wouldn’t recommend it for younger children, but midgrade and up will definitely get a kick out of this one. I had previously had the fun of reading Zachary Zombie and the Lost Boy. The humor and style of both books are on the same level and I would gladly like to get my hands on some of the authors other works to see if they are equally as amusing.
Emo the bunny is misunderstood and very…well very emo. He accidentally finds himself mixed up with some very bad ducks and an evil Easter Bunny.
This story is sooo funny! Emo is a charming, if unwilling hero. I love how the author has him interacting with the other characters. Plus the other characters are entertaining in their own right.
While the story does portray the Easter Bunny in a very bad light and the humor is a tad dark, there isn’t gore or anything like that in it. I wouldn’t recommend it for younger children, but midgrade and up will definitely get a kick out of this one. I had previously had the fun of reading Zachary Zombie and the Lost Boy. The humor and style of both books are on the same level and I would gladly like to get my hands on some of the authors other works to see if they are equally as amusing.
February 21, 2013
My children and I loved this little story, and for a while it was often requested bedtime reading. Now it lives on my daughter's Nook and she carries it with her.
Emo Bunny is a very pleasing anti-hero. Like the stereotype of the emo, he's mopey pretty often. This is actually the very thing my daughter loves most (and me). She can relate to him, and I like seeing how mopey characters can still do Big Things. Emo isn't overdone either.
Emo Bunny ends up getting himself into a very unexpected adventure (my kids, "alas" will never look at the Easter Bunny the same way again) which in it's own way addresses...
Wait for it...
Sweatshops.
How, you may ask? You have to read to find out. I'm not going to tell you. I WILL say that I thoroughly enjoyed it and it earned three cheers.
I don't give 5 stars as often as I'd like, so I am very happy when I get to do so.
Emo Bunny is a very pleasing anti-hero. Like the stereotype of the emo, he's mopey pretty often. This is actually the very thing my daughter loves most (and me). She can relate to him, and I like seeing how mopey characters can still do Big Things. Emo isn't overdone either.
Emo Bunny ends up getting himself into a very unexpected adventure (my kids, "alas" will never look at the Easter Bunny the same way again) which in it's own way addresses...
Wait for it...
Sweatshops.
How, you may ask? You have to read to find out. I'm not going to tell you. I WILL say that I thoroughly enjoyed it and it earned three cheers.
I don't give 5 stars as often as I'd like, so I am very happy when I get to do so.
June 25, 2011
A twisted tale that I enjoyed.
I can't help laughing even now
Certainly not for any children who still believe in the Easter Bunny or Santa but for those that appreciate a quirky sense of humor, this will be an enjoyable but quick read. I hope to get an opportunity to read more by this author.
Emo the Bunny was a sad bunny. He preferred gloomy days, walks over a cliff and misery of any sort. One day he saw something very unusual. Normally he'd take a nap and try to forget about it, but for some reason he took an interest. Then things happened.
I can't help laughing even now
The thought that he was actually doing something brave shocked him. Emo didn’t like the way it felt at all and he vowed never to do anything like it again.
Certainly not for any children who still believe in the Easter Bunny or Santa but for those that appreciate a quirky sense of humor, this will be an enjoyable but quick read. I hope to get an opportunity to read more by this author.
January 5, 2012
So I had some time to kill and a couple of John H. Carroll’s short stories on my phone. This wasn’t a bad one but it wasn’t one of my favorites by him. This story is entertaining since it concerns the true evil that is the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny is kidnapping innocent bunnies, chickens, and Geese to work as slave labor in his evil sweat shop getting eggs painted and ready for Easter.
Emo, the bunny, is hating life and upset that it is another beautiful day. While hiding from the world e seems the Easter Bunny pulling caged animals along the path. Feeling out of character he follows out of curiosity. The action is fast paced since it is a short story and if you read it you will find out if the Emo bunny has a happy ended, or an emotional Hate everything ended.
Emo, the bunny, is hating life and upset that it is another beautiful day. While hiding from the world e seems the Easter Bunny pulling caged animals along the path. Feeling out of character he follows out of curiosity. The action is fast paced since it is a short story and if you read it you will find out if the Emo bunny has a happy ended, or an emotional Hate everything ended.
May 7, 2012
It is a rather interesting short story with a peculiar name and storyline. What first caught my attention is how this story is part of a group of children stories made specially for demented children. It is a wonderful book and even though i am sure i will read it to my children I am not so sure that everybody should freely give this short story and others by the same author to their children unless they are sure of what they are doing.
This story follows a moment in the life of the young 'emo' bunny who's name is also Emo. This bunny prefers dark and gloomy days instead of happy and sunny ones. He also would rather sit in the shade of a bush or tree and wallow in his misery.But after a rather peculiar stroll by the woods he is found at the center of a great adventure.
This story follows a moment in the life of the young 'emo' bunny who's name is also Emo. This bunny prefers dark and gloomy days instead of happy and sunny ones. He also would rather sit in the shade of a bush or tree and wallow in his misery.But after a rather peculiar stroll by the woods he is found at the center of a great adventure.
June 17, 2011
This book is so funny and so easy to read. I had to read it aloud to a couple of friends because I was laughing so hard as i read it. I think it goes for older elementary kids who love humor. Younger children are not recommended to hear this as they mention the easter bunny and he's not the most nice person. I really enjoyed this book though.
May 28, 2011
Free Kindle download. Emo is a sad, sad bunny (read depressed) who doesn't hippity-hop just hops. Curiosity makes him an unwitting savior of his girlfriend, from the demonic Easter Bunny, who enslaves chickens for their eggs and bunnies to decorate them.
WARNING: Truly, only demented BIG children, AKA adults or almost-adults, should read this story. LOL
WARNING: Truly, only demented BIG children, AKA adults or almost-adults, should read this story. LOL
July 28, 2011
I had to read this one just for the title-it was also a free kindle download. Poor Emo bunny- suffering and unwilling martyr for small woodland creatures suffering under the tyranny of the evil Easter Bunny who has forgotten the true meaning of the holiday. Not a book for young readers or anyone harboring warm fuzzies for the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus for that matter.
November 10, 2011
i came across the emo bunny because it was a free nook book. i don't know if it was because im not a demented child but i though this book was just weird first of emo's family lives in a coffin. bunnies living in a coffin that is just not right. then the Easter bunny being evil was really weird to me.i mean it was a free book but not a book that i would buy at all.
March 2, 2012
Cute short story. I like how Emo ended up with Purple fur. Started out ok with interesting development of Emo but fell apart towards the end with everything feeling rushed to completion. Would have liked a little more development once at the "lair" (using that generically so as not to provide any spoilers).
August 3, 2011
Great, quick read - definitely if you are looking for something fun without any moral story to tell, this is it. I would definitely skip reading it to a younger set, but I think that my 13-YO would love it for that same reason.
August 21, 2011
"What???" is all I can say to this story. I can't even rate it. I downloaded the free ebook cause I thought it would be a funny read since the author claimed it to be a demented children's story but it was anything but that. Honestly it was just odd.
September 23, 2011
Its a cute take on easter bunny, not cute sweet just different. It would be a good story for a child who feels alone or different from others. This bunny is not like the others and would rather be alone but still ends up in the middle of things and comes out on top.
January 13, 2012
Kindle e-book
A fun little tale of a depressed rabbit that inadvertently saves the day. It's very short and should appeal to those who have a slightly dark or demented sense of humour. Which I do. Obviously.
A fun little tale of a depressed rabbit that inadvertently saves the day. It's very short and should appeal to those who have a slightly dark or demented sense of humour. Which I do. Obviously.
October 3, 2012
The Emo Bunny That Should (A Story For Demented Children) by John H. Carroll is cute tale of a bunny who feels like he does not fit in. He goes off on his own and discovers a terrible secret and a pleasant surprise about himself. Great story about courage and self discovery.
April 19, 2013
This was a cute children's story with some adult humor thrown in. I liked it. I'll have to try to find more stories like it. The book states that it's not a book for younger children, but if I had a kid, I would have no problems reading it to them.
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May 15, 2011Not exactly what i expected
May 24, 2011
Cute story, but definitely not for small children, as the title suggests. It is most certainly demented.
May 25, 2011
Bizarre little short story that was free on amazon. Still trying to decide how I feel about it.
May 28, 2011
Laugh out loud short story. I even found myself reading some of the funny parts to my husband. Great laugh, only complaint it was too short.
May 26, 2011
Curious. It grows on you for sure. Not for kids at all! I liked it!
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